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Times-Advocate, 1983-08-24, Page 13Seniors ready to start fall activities, church roasts pig The Sunshine and Busy Buddies groups resume ac- tivities Thursday, with the business meeting convening at 1:30 and cards and crafts at 2 p.m. New members in both groups will be most welcome. The Busy Buddies will be given a demonstration in pic- ture framing with a view to take aclass of four sessions in London in October. Commencing the following Thursday, September 8th, Tammy Laye will be teaching a class in acrylic painting for several sessions. There are a few openings. Please call Mabel Needham, 2274987 if you are interested. Two young people enjoy "schools" Rosemary Giesen, daughter of Bill and Anita was among those chosen from the Middlesex Junior Farmers clubs to attend the Leadership Camp at Bark Lake, near Irondale in Eastern Ontario. Rosemary really enjoyed the experience and has come back with many ideas to assist in giving leadership in her local club at Edgewood. Allan Moon was accepted as a junior counsellor for the first week of his stay at the Huronia Hockey Camp, at Pike Lake Lddge and Golf course near Mount Forest, with the hockey school being held in the Normanby Recreation Complex in Ayton. • The second week Allan became a senior counsellor. As the only goalie in the camp, it was his privilege to teach goaltending for the two week period. Lucan Revival Centre Rick Thornton opened the morning service leading chorus singing. Mrs. Judi Ross brought a towel wrap- ped puppet that was stuffed with a ball and a cap to show the Children's Church Kids and district. news PARADING ON WHEELS -- Wheels were used to advantage by Lynn and Larry Smith and Ida Mae Wickens in the recent Lucan Fair parade. Says feds hampering assistance for farmers The federal government is hampering the efforts of the Farm Credit Corporation (FCC) to meet the credit needs of Canadian farmers, the president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) charged today. . "Last year five out of six farmers who wanted FCC loans walked away without any money," Ralph Barrie said. "This year, things could be even worse." In..the first three months of its fiscal year, the FCC allocated its entire budget for the year. But when it sought approval to lend an additional $600 million to meet the ap- proved loans on file, the government said it could on- ly loan $250 million. The credit situation is so severe that FCC has refused to pro- cess loan applications since June 10. To make matters worse. FCC sources •say the chartered hanks are pulling o it of long-term mortgage lending to the farm a m'munity. 'Where are farmers to turn for Tong -term financing?" Barrie asked. "The FC(' doesn't have the money and the banks aren't interested in the long-term mortgage market." Barrie called on the federal government to make the FCC a primary source of credit to the farm community, as it was in the 1970s. He pointed out that in 1971 the FCC ac- counted for 43 percent of long- term farm credit extended in the country. But in 1981 the agency accounted for only 21 percent of long-term farm credit extended. "It's quite obvious the government isn't letting the FCC live up to its mandate as a major source of farm credit," Barrie said. "These days the agency is little more than a leader of last resort." Barrie said a first step towards revitalizing the FCC would be to let it increase its budget to meet the loan re- quests on file. And to provide for adequate long-term capital in. the future, the governnient should introduce Agri -bonds. Agri -bonds would offer farmers a source of long-term funding at interest rates below the going market rates. Agri -bonds would do this by granting investors tax conces- sions, so a timer interest rate could be paid on the bonds, but the after-tax return would be comparable to conven- tional bonds. "All we want is for the government to givt farmers the credit they deserve," Bar- rie said. • stia AWARD WINNING MUSICIANS — Shawna Becker and Shown Willert of Huron Park were recent winners of the Top Adjudicators Award at the Central Music League competition held at the Valhalla Inn. They are students of Paul Stevenson of Clinton. T -A photo. It'S a hoot! 133 picture perfect playgrounds for you to discover. Ontario Provincial Parks y of NeAstr wai Reeasoee Ontario ,ee •*, woe•. wTrele pipe, MOW Far information, call toll free: 1-800-268-3735 that the outside of us we see is not like the inside. The out- side of us is God's temple, which we are to take care of. Just like the puppet is not much good all wrapped and stuffed up, neither are we much good stuffed with wrong things. She taught the children they need to hear God's word as well as their parents. Leonard Evans, from 'Houston Texas, read II Corin- thians 6:16-18 and 7:1-4. He stated that as nature shows praise to God, how much more should we praise Him for His love towards us. Verse 14 warns Christians not to be connected with unbelievers. Even when two Christians marry, the devil will bother them. He said if he married, his wife would have to love God more than him for the marriage to work. At the opening of the Mis- sion's service, Sunday even- ing, Rick Thornton read the poem Others. John Brooks, Christianview Bible College graduate, told that at the Mission's School in Florida last month, he heard how people all over the world are turning to the Lord. He read from a letter from a mis- sionary in northern India tell- ing of the results of the work there. Mr. Brooks read Romans 10:13-15. He said the mission harvest is great. If a ripe crop is not harvested, it will soon rot. If these people are told of the love of God, they will die without Him. Because Jesus died for us, we owe a debt to Him we cannot begin to pay. We owe it to God to do all we can to rescue the people for God as in Romans 1:14-16. We need a revival of missionary zeal today. Missionaries have to rely on churches and peo- ple for their support. Accompanied by Larry McGill playing the piano, Bruce Thomson sang I Owe it all to Jesus. Mr. Brooks said there are millions begging in India. The root of the problem is spiritual, as their dead gods cannot provide for them. As Mr. Brooks is called to go to India, others are called to be soul winners at home, or other parts of the world. Because we are stewards of what God has given us, we are accountable for how we use it. Giving to God's work is entering into ti partnership with God. Thaeihere is the spiritual reward in heaven. By giving we are complying with worship in sacrificial giving as in II Corinthians 8 and 9. By giving to God's work we avail ourselves of God's blessing as in Luke 6:38. Larry and Julie McGill, Bruce and Carmina Thom- son, and Robert Becker, play- ing piano, guitars and tam- bourine, sang Casting Your Bread Upon the Waters. Mr. Brooks now has to receive enough faith support pledges before he can go to In- dia as a Missionary, to meet his needs. Using I Kings 17:8-16 to illustrate God will supply the needs of those who put God first, Mr. Brooks ask- ed everyone to ask God how to fill out the support cards. Bruce Henry closed the ser- vice in prayer. St. Patrick's Church The date for parish draw is almost here, so if you haven't bought a ticket yet, you'd bet- ter hurry. All of our prizes are fabulous. They include such things as an AM -FM -TV com- bination, microwave oven and a three-wheeler terraino cycle. To top off these wonderful prizes is a grand prize for a cruise for two to Paradise Island. If you haven't got your ticket yet, hurry and get one before the draw takes place on Sunday evening, September 10. From September 9 to 18 the Right -to -Life booth needs volunteers at the Western Fair to distribute literature, answer questions, etc. If you would be interested in volunteering a little time please call Melinda Heidinga at 681-7105 to arrange times. During the fall months, a Lay Ministries program will be held led by Bishop Sherlock for one night a week. Five to ten volunteers from our parish will join with members of other parishes in this new enterprise. Sunday afternoon there was a COR reunion held on the grounds of St. Patrick's parish. A pig roast was the highlight,of the day, along with othr games and ac- tivities. It was a beautiful day and everyone thoroughly en- joyed themselves. Discuss missions At Lucan United Church services Sunday morning, Sharon Newman, speaking for the M and S committee of the Church, gave the monthly minute talk. She described the contribu- tion of the Canadian church in Central India from 1877 to the present where Canadian mis- sionaries have presented the Gospel through evangelistic, medical and educational work, and more recently also through agricultural develop- ment and technical assistance. Contributions to the Mission and Service fund of the church continue to provide support for our missionaries who now serve under the United Church of North India. Rev. Brown continued his summer series of meditations on the Psalms. Psalm 66 speaks of the greatness and glory of God and points out that ultimately no enemy of His can stand. In pondering this thought, the Psalmist remembers not only the an- cient victory of God at the Red Sea, but also a victory in the present among His people. We also today need to trust in Him as our Deliverer in present events and remember that it is He who rescues and protects and keeps His peo- ple. The trials of life come as an opportunity to exercise this faith, and as a result to grow in Christian character. But the Psalmist points out that it is always God's pur- pose to bring us through these trials to "wealthy places." The last part of the Psalm deals with the psalmist's per- sonal response to his great God. He determines to fulfill the vows he has made in time of trouble, and also to share the story of His greatness with others. So too we today need to express our praise to our great God with every aspect of our being. Volunteers are requested to wash and iron the drapes in the C.E. wing before September 7. Cards provided by a group called "People Against Abortion Clinics" were made available to those wishing them. Signatures are requested from those desiring to take a stand on this urgent issue before September 10. More information can be ob- tained from Mr. Brown. Times -Advocate, Au r ust 24, 1983 Page 13 A LUCAN FAIR CLOWN — Brent Williamson appeared in the recent Lucan Fun Fair parade as a down. Open House Lucan Bowling Lanes Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1983 7-9p.m. Free coffee and donuts Join us to help celebrate the start of our 7th season at Lucan Lanes Opening for the '83-'84 bowling season on Saturday Sept. 10 at 1:00 p.m. Public Bowling: Saturday 1-5 & 7-11 Sunday 1-5 Don and Audrey Watt 227-1034 or 227-4236 A CINDERELLA ENTRY - - Honey Lynn Gibson, Jenny Keech, Brenda Woodburn and Lisa Gibson portroyed the Cinderella story in Saturday's Lucan Fair parade.T.A photo. One hit and run No injuries in crashes Only three accidents were investigated this week by of- ficers of the Lucan detach- ment of the Ontario Provin- cial Police with damages totalling $5,100. Sunday at 1 a.m. a pickup truck owned by Mac -Lin Fuels of St. Marys was struck by an unknown vehicle while parked near Lot 16, Conces- sion 16 of London township. Constable F.L. Goldschmidt set damages at $600. The first of two Monday ac- cidents occurred when a vehi- cle driven by Bruce Hamilton, RR 3, Ilderton swerved on Middlesex road 41 south of Middlesex road 28 to miss a dog and hit a hydro pole. Damages were listed at $1,500 by Constable Goldschmidt. The second mishap occur- red at 3:25 p.m. when a front tire blew on a vehicle driven by Clayton Kirk, RR 8, Parkhill and rolled into the IN FAIR PARADI — Little BBrlckareff and Robert McCar- thy were two of the mony Lucan and area youngsters appearing in the recent Lucan Fair parade. ditch. Constable D.N. Mar- shall investigated and listed damages at $3,000. We'll Do the Job Right... Ready -Mix Concrete y • FREE ESTIMATES: Residential, commerical and farm, found() lions, floors slobs sidecar tI' . driveways. manure tanks. etc. form rentals. eq,,,prnent rentals. For guaranteed strength. quality controlled and service call C.A. McDowell Redi•Mix Ltd. Centrailo. Ontario Plant: Exeter, Hwy. 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Withdrawal deadline: December 31, 1983 As a result of the changes to the Registered Home Ownership Savings Plan as announced by the Honourable Marc Lalonde in his budge) speech of April 19 1983. you can now make tax -tree withdrawals from your RHOSP fund to buy furnish- ings for your home Appliances and furnishings covered include: • New furniture • Refrigerators' • Clothes Washers' • Clothes Dryers' • Stoves or Ovens' • Freezers' • Dishwashers' - Vacuum Cleaners' • Floor Polishers' • Rug Shimnooers' • Drapes • Curtains • Interior Window Shutters • Blinds • Rugs and (.carpet'' (lncluding IJnderpadding) tt UG► is '/ S (' anisarA Two key dates: Any withdrawal from your fund must be made before December 31. 1983 AH home furnishings must be purchased and delivere�1 to you by February 29. 1984 Buy a new home now and deduct up to $10 000 In addition to the tax -tree withdrawals for the purchase of home furnishings. current. RHOSP holders may be able to claim deduc- tions up to $10 000 less total contributions made to their RHOSP s in previous years 11 you never had an RHOSP hut you are eligible for one you may still Claim a tax deduction of up to $10 000 Find out more! For further information on how to save taxes when buying home furnishings or a new home. write to RHOSP Booklet. PO Box 8212. Ottawa. Ontario K 1G 3H7 ,• =burg •,m. -.w..•• ('anari Canada •